Discovery.  All of us need to learn and grow, gaining knowledge of new aspects of life and its meaning.  

Our group of quality young adults, Erica, Tyler and Sarah, Volunteers in Action with World Gospel Mission, had the pleasure of taking a leisurely four hour trip from our house to the Mayan Indian Ruins in Copan, western Honduras to discover history up close and personal.  

The history within these ruins provides evidence of how God has placed a void within the human species that can only be filled by Him, our Creator.  The Mayan people worshipped the things God made but seem to have lacked understanding about the reality of God's world.  The Bible says, "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse" Romans 1:20.

Copan Ruins is a city with an identifying emblem glyph of a bat.

Information from the actual ruins say it was the Cama Zotz, killer bat: a bat associated with the underworld, death and sacrifice.  Gargoyles throughout the ruins depict a reverence, if not worship, of created things: parrots, fish, birds, and large cats.

Their renowned "ball court" is clouded with worship, escape from death and attempts of victory over the enemy who could destroy. 

The Rosa Lila Temple has been escavated since Bob and I moved to southwestern Honduras.  Its distinct red colors set it apart from all the other stone buildings. 

A life-size replica stands in the center of Copan Ruins Museum. 

These young ladies of present day Copan need to know the Truth.  All people need to understand the way of salvation from the guilt of sin through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

Our ministry team in Honduras thanks you for your prayers for the people that we serve daily.  May God be glorified by our lives.